Need Feedback On Thumbnail

[crystal obsidian]

I am exploring creating thumbnails that are more visually appealing to the viewer. I feel like something is off with this one, and I would greatly appreciate any advice/opinions/critiques to improve the quality. Thank you for your time in advance 🙂

[lucid badger]

Remove the vignette on the text and up the exposure/brightness on the creature

[crystal obsidian]

Already looking cleaner! I was a little hesitant about the vignette as well. lmk how you think it looks now, and thanks for the tips 🙂